Rexair model B questions

[vacuumkid3]

Hi everyone! (again...)

My absolute LATEST restoration project is a model B Rexair. I love this vacuum a lot, but it needs a lot of work. It was a good find, though. So, my questions will be:

What paint should I use to get the wrinkle/krinkle finish?
What attachments originally came with the machine? (pictures would be great)
Does anyone have any Rexair brushes and both bearings?
Do I have to worry about balancing the fans?
And, lastly, does anyone have any of the matching attachments?

My good friend Reggie has one, but he received it already restored. I cannot wait to see what this monster (well, it's kind of small, so let's go with baby) of a vacuum will run like when it's restored. Thanks a bunch!

Kyle O.
(or ~~K~~, whichever you prefer)

 

[rexairman]

Kyle,

I've worked on an enormous number of Model B Rexairs. I started in the business working for the Denver Rexair distributor, the late Harold Mench (Mr. and Mrs. Mench worked for Rexair, starting in 1937. He was with Rexair until he died in 1976, and she kept the business going a few more years.), in 1961 when I was 14 years old. Model B's were very popular then. More recently, I won the "Best Restored" at the VCCC Convention in Cleveland which I think was 1997, with a Model B. I'll be glad to help you in any way possible. E-mail me at [email protected] or call me at my vac shop 828-728-9800 or toll-free at 1-877-635-5415. I'd love to help you any way possible